The Impact Fellowship

The Impact Fellowship is a week-long, in-person program for young technologists who hope to build a better world.

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About the Fellowship

The Impact Fellowship is a week-long in-person gathering over winter break in San Francisco for computer science students and recent grads who hope to use their skills to create lasting social change.

Community

Impact Fellows are highly motivated and curious - they are the people you can talk to for hours because their passion is infectious! One of the most important pieces of the fellowship is the time fellows get to spend with one another, whether in group discussions, impromptu coworking sessions, or adventures exploring the city.

Speaker Series

Impact Fellows have the opportunity to hear from incredible entrepreneurs, researchers, nonprofit leaders, and other experts in the tech for good space!

Below are some of the speakers in the Impact Network:

Collaborative Projects

Fellows will work together in small teams and focus on a specific project of their choosing, building as much as they can during the week and optionally continuing after the fellowship ends. The Impact Labs team will connect fellows with professors, activists, entrepreneurs, and engineers who can share their expertise, as well as provide feedback and hands-on support.

Lead by Example

At the end of the program, fellows will share their projects with the world! The fellowship culminates in a demo night where each group pitches their project to a panel of judges to receive feedback from industry experts and potential funding to continue pursuing their projects.

Fellowship FAQs

Who can apply?

The Impact Fellowship is designed for young engineers who are passionate about creating a more equitable, sustainable world. It is tailored for college students (either undergrad or grad students) and recent graduates, but you do not necessarily have to be enrolled in a university to apply!

What is the ‘deliverable’ that fellows are expected to produce?

The deliverable is just a fancy way of saying that fellows will have something tangible, practical, and complete to show for themselves by the end of the program. This could be an academic paper, a Chrome extension, a podcast, a company, or anything the team decides on! It does not have to be a technical product, though fellows will probably wind up writing lots of code in order to design and experiment with their solutions.

How will the Impact Labs team support the fellows?

Our mission at Impact Labs is to enable and empower each fellow to fulfill their potential during the program. Through our network of founders, funders, engineers, scholars, artists, activists, and designers, we can ensure that fellows will connect with the right people they need to talk to. We'll also provide plenty of time for coworking on projects, quick feedback from the Impact Labs team, and, of course, collaboration with the other teams of fellows.

What is the cost of The Impact Fellowship?

There is no cost to attend the fellowship and housing + some meals are provided, but transportation, and most meals must be secured individually. We do not provide financial aid or a stipend to accepted fellows.

What if I can’t commit to the full week?

One of the best parts of this program is getting to meet all the other fellows & be continually inspired and empowered by one another, so this program will require a serious commitment on the part of all fellows. Prospective applicants should not apply if they know they will not be available for the full week.

When is the deadline to apply?

Applications are currently closed. Sign up for our newsletter to find out when applications open up next year. Subscribe here!

Help! I’m still confused! Where can I ask more questions?

We’ve got you covered! Reach out to hello@impactlabs.io and we’ll respond as quickly as we can :)